November 4, 2019 by barton345 I turned forty this year. That is a big milestone to celebrate and yet I did nothing except manage to stay alive 14,600 days in a row. Nevertheless, the fact that forty came for me and I am somewhat excited means that this milestone deserves a celebration. I grew up […]
November 7, 2019 by barton345 Monday I shared that to celebrate my 40th birthday my friends and I joined forces to fill our local communities with random acts of kindness. We spread our kindness amongst 20 states and 5 countries and we all learned many lessons along the way. Small Acts Big Changes One part […]
In 2018, 768 million vacation days went unused in the United States. As someone who has never lost a day of vacation (I have carried days over from one year to another), I do not understand not using vacation time. Don’t get me wrong, I enjoy my job, in fact, I LOVE my job; however, […]
Increasingly, I hear friends and relatives talking up the benefits of essential oils. So, what are essential oils, and what makes them so magical? Essential oils are oils extracted from plants. They come from various plant parts including roots, stems, leaves, flowers and fruits, although not all plants produce essential oils. Essential oils have been […]
Think back to when you were a young child. What were you afraid of? Right now my preschool aged daughter is having a lot of fears. Things that as an adult seem unrealistic like bugs, standing on a step stool, and getting lost, but to her these fears are very real. We know that young […]
August is National Wellness Month! As someone born in August, I cannot think of a better month for me personally to celebrate wellness! As I approach another birthday, I am reminded how fortunate I am to be healthy and to be able to do the things I enjoy without much effort. Even though August is […]
Did that title spark your interest? As a mom of three small children, I find myself stressed at times because of my kids’ behaviors. The behaviors I am referring to are typical behaviors for their ages however when multiplied by three it is enough to make you want to pull your hair out at times. […]
January 17, 2023 by Shannon Carter Whether you love the wintertime for the beauty and possibilities that a fresh snowfall brings, or dread it for the cold temperatures and less daylight, it is important to give some thought to your wellness plan this winter. Here are some ideas to get you started: Take time to […]
Fresh out of the county fair, I have had the privilege of spending the week with a community of people brought together for one cause … youth and agriculture! Though an extension educators’ work can be tough during the fair, I always feel rejuvenated afterwards with a renewed passion to keep educating our community on […]
October 17, 2022 by jmlobb Recently, The Ohio State University added Digital Wellness to its Dimensions of Wellness to join the existing nine dimensions: career, creative, emotional, environmental, financial, intellectual, physical, social and spiritual wellness. Although each of these dimensions is separately named, it’s important to recognize that they overlap and are interconnected. All the […]
With a year of COVID behind us, we found that not being able to have face to face meetings and events forced us into more digital means of connecting. Youth experienced online school, employees worked from home, and even our entertainment and socialization involved technology – and all of this technology in our homes caused […]
August 17, 2021 by jmlobb Last month our colleague Dr. Mark Light wrote an article about digital minimalism and encouraged us to take a 30-day digital decluttering challenge. Like Mark, I made the decision to delete the Facebook app from my phone this past year, and I have to say I don’t miss it! I […]
Living through a pandemic, working remotely (at times), moving my college students to two different states, losing my dad, going on vacation, and becoming a certified yoga instructor are a few experiences that define the year 2021 for me. What was your 2021 like? Reflecting on these experiences it became noticeable that my emotions have […]
August 1, 2024 by kschlag Um, um, ah…my almost five year old daughter has been struggling with stuttering for the past few months. Stuttering by definition is a disruption of speech. This can look and sound different from child to child. Some of the most common stutters are: Repeating sounds, syllables or words like W-W-What […]
